Short Histories

Since the inception of the National Matches, trophies that are now part of the CMP National Trophy Collection have been awarded to the competitors and teams that placed their names on these trophies by firing winning scores in National Matches events and categories. Each trophy in the collection is listed below with a photo and description of the trophy followed by a list, by year (and where available scores), of the trophy winners.

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The CMP Advanced Highpower Rifle Clinic offers advanced instruction in service rifle competition techniques. A team of expert service rifle shooters and coaches that comprise the CMP Rifle Team will lead this special clinic.

National Trophy Rifle week at Camp Perry is always the biggest and most active week during the National Matches. In addition to the competitions themselves, there are many schools, clinics and special activities that combine to make this week a complete shooting sports experience for everyone who comes to the National Matches. Check this list to fi

Commercial Row awaits you with new and used firearms, ammunition, competition gear, parts, accessories, apparel and more. Commercial Row consists of several buildings leased as retail space by manufacturers, retail firearms stores, resellers and specialty shops during the National Matches.

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) provides financial assistance for eligible members of junior highpower rifle teams sponsored by state associations, or CMP clubs that compete in the National Trophy Rifle Matches during the National Matches at Camp Perry.

CMP Long Range Matches
6-8 August 2018
Camp Perry, Port Clinton, Ohio
The CMP is pleased to offer three days of long range events during the 2018 National Matches at Camp Perry. One of our goals is to offer more shooting events at Camp Perry and grow participation. Here is a draft schedule for 2018:
5 August - Check-in/Registration
6-8 August -

While CMP policy prohibits endorsement of any company product or service, we would like to recognize the following companies that will award their own separate products to the top shooters of the 2018 National Trophy Rifle and Pistol Matches and National CMP Games Matches.
If you would like to become an award match sponsor, please contact Christina

These events are part of the National Matches at Camp Perry. Their purpose is to offer additional competition opportunities for National Matches pistol and rifle competitors as well as for anyone who wants to shoot in the National Matches with their air pistols or air rifles.

2017 Results
Online Registration: Opens April 1st
CMP Competition Rulebooks
The National Trophy Matches expanded to include pistol events, the first trophy awarded was the General Custer Trophy that annually goes to the National Trophy Individual Pistol Champion. The Custer Trophy was first contested in 1904. The Gold Cup National Trophy Team Tro

The CMP National Rimfire Sporter Rifle Match offers shooters a recreation-oriented competition where they use small bore sporter rifles (plinking and small game rifles) commonly owned by almost all gun enthusiasts.

This camp is designed for junior shooters age 12 - 20 who have fired in a competition. Camp attendees will receive expert coaching in the fundamental principles and techniques of 3-position and 4-position smallbore and International air rifle shooting.

CMP Smallbore Championship
16-22 July 2018
Camp Perry, Port Clinton, OHio
The CMP is pleased to offer six days of smallbore events during the 2018 National Matches at Camp Perry. One of our goals is to offer more shooting events at Camp Perry and grow participation. Here is a draft schedule for 2018:
16 July – Check-in/Registration and Practice

Springfield M1A Match
Camp Perry, Port Clinton, Ohio
Save The Date: Sunday, Aug 5, 2018
More Information:
Results:
Rifle
The Springfield M1A Match, sponsored by Springfield Armory and hosted by the Civilian Marksmanship Program, will be fired on Sunday, Aug 5, 2018 on Viale Range. The match is open to any individual 12 years an

About the Civilian Marksmanship Program

The mission of the Civilian Marksmanship Program is to Promote Firearm Safety and Marksmanship Training With an Emphasis on Youth.
Our Vision is That Every Youth in America Has the Opportunity to Participate in Firearm Safety and Marksmanship Programs.